Amplifying the power of “active caring” involves a commitment to make purposeful, compassionate action a permanent value, not simply a priority. The Active Caring Alliance brings together organizations to promote empathy and people-based injury prevention across the public service workplace ecosystem. The Alliance gathers insights, identifies resources, and encourages initiatives that embed prevention science and social responsibility as core tenets. It works to make an enduring impact in every organization that participates.
The Alliance helps organizations embed Applied Behavioral Science based on the following:
• Injury prevention models have advanced through several stages over time – research has raised our understanding of human dynamics and effective workplace safety.
• Leading organizations no longer rely solely on Engineering • Ergonomics • Environment – they accelerate the application of behavioral science and go beyond the standard of Behavior Based Safety (BBS) practice.
• Active caring is a framework for education, empowerment, and enrichment – culture and systems thinking contribute to success in complex environments like education and public agencies.
The Psychology of Safety was published in 1990 and many professionals began taking greater interest in the work of Dr. Scott Geller’s industrial psychology research at Virginia Tech. Examples of important behavioral science lessons include:
• There are 50 principles of total safety culture.
• Safety should be more than a priority, it needs to be a value.
• Common sense is not that common.
• Giving people choices increases
commitment, ownership, and involvement.
• People compensate for perceived increases in safety by taking more risks.
Meet the ACA Conveners
These organizations bring complementary perspectives and development interests, with long standing involvement in helping public service organizations operate with active caring practices.
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VCORE Solutions
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FAQs
What is required to participate in the Alliance?
Annual subscribers pay based on specific circumstances with these guidelines based on expected number of “regular password users”: Individual: $100. Public Entity: < 100 employee: $300; > 101 employees <1,000: $1,250 ; >1,000 employees < 5,000: $1,500; >5,000 employee; negotiable. Higher Ed institutions and nonprofits: negotiable. Corporate < 500 employees: $2,500; > 501 employees: negotiable
What are the benefits of participating in the Alliance?
Boundary spanning, actionable insights from practitioners in public service risk. Confidence about ongoing research and development for prevention and workplace safety and health. Opportunities to shape conversations and influence decisions with impact and enduring social and economic value. Community that fosters co-creativity and creative balance.
I’d like to get to meet other participants, how can I do that?
Start a conversation with a Cornerstone Leader or any one of the Facilitators or Advisors.
Can I apply to be a part of a support team or work as a contractor?
Yes. The Active Caring Alliance is building on previous flexible work arrangements with individuals and organizations. Please contact us.
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